Causeway Bay Michelin Star Dining Guide 2025

🌟 2025 Michelin Stars Within 10 Minutes of Causeway Bay

From intimate sushi counters to grand Cantonese palaces, discover why food critics consider this area Hong Kong's most concentrated fine dining zone. With 12 Michelin-starred restaurants within walking distance or a short MTR ride, Causeway Bay offers more stars per square kilometer than Paris's 8th arrondissement.

Ho Hung Kee (One Michelin Star 2025)

Specialty: Traditional Cantonese wonton noodles elevated to fine dining artistry. Master chef Wong Chi-wah's three-generation family recipe creates silky-smooth wontons filled with whole prawns and pork, served in crystal-clear superior stock simmered for 8 hours daily.

Location: Shop 2-3, G/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
Phone: (852) 2577-6028
Hours: Daily 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Last order 10:30 PM)
Average Cost: HK$180-280 per person

Insider Experience: Request the 'Invisible Menu' - ask for the traditional shrimp roe noodles (har ji mein) available only to those who know. The amber-colored roe creates tiny bursts of ocean essence with each bite, a technique perfecting over 70 years.

Reservation Strategy: Walk-in only. Arrive by 11:30 AM or after 8:30 PM to avoid the lunch and dinner crowds. Expect 20-30 minute waits during peak times, but the experience rewards patience.

Din Tai Fung Causeway Bay (Michelin Recommended 2025)

Specialty: Taiwanese xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) crafted to exacting standards - each dumpling contains exactly 18 folds and is made fresh every 10 minutes.

Location: Shop 302-313, 3/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
Phone: (852) 3160-8998
Hours: Daily 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Average Cost: HK$250-400 per person

Signature Experience: Order the tasting menu featuring eight types of xiaolongbao, including the truffle and pork version available only at Hong Kong locations. Watch the precision dumpling-making through the glass kitchen - a meditative dance of culinary engineering.

Yuè (Causeway Bay) - Michelin Listed 2025

Specialty: Contemporary Cantonese cuisine blending traditional techniques with innovative presentation in an intimate 28-seat setting.

Location: 12/F, Lee Garden Two, 28 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay
Phone: (852) 2861-1331
Hours: Lunch: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Dinner: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Average Cost: HK$800-1,200 per person

Chef's Innovation: The signature roasted Peking duck is aged for 21 days and served in five courses, including a delicate consommé made from the bones. The interactive tea ceremony features rare Da Hong Pao oolong worth HK$2,000 per pot.

Mott 32 (Walking Distance from Causeway Bay)

Recognition: Michelin Recommended, World's 50 Best Discovery List
Location: 4-5 minutes walk to Standard Chartered Building
Specialty: Modern Chinese in industrial-chic setting with signature Peking duck and innovative dim sum

Causeway Bay Connection: Perfect for post-shopping dinners. Their signature apple wood Peking duck requires 2-hour advance notice - time it perfectly with a shopping session at Times Square or SOGO.

📋 Insider Reservation Tips

🕐 Timing Mastery

• Lunch Reservations: Book 2-3 weeks ahead for Friday/weekend lunches. Tuesday-Thursday often available with 3-5 days notice.
• Dinner Reservations: Michelin-starred venues require 3-4 weeks advance booking for optimal time slots (7:30-8:30 PM).
• Walk-in Windows: Ho Hung Kee (walk-in only), late dinners after 9:30 PM at most establishments.

💎 VIP Booking Secrets

• Concierge Advantage: Five-star hotel concierges maintain priority allocation at top restaurants. Even non-guests can access through concierge services (HK$200-500 fee).
• Credit Card Privileges: Black/Platinum American Express and Centurion cards offer guaranteed reservations at partner restaurants.
• Corporate Accounts: Business diners receive priority at most establishments - mention corporate entertainment when booking.

Premium Wine Programs

Yuè's Tea & Wine Pairings: The only Causeway Bay restaurant offering traditional Chinese tea ceremony alongside curated wine pairings. The Longjing tea with pan-fried foie gras creates an unexpected harmony of grassiness and richness.

Din Tai Fung's Craft Cocktails: House-made cocktails incorporating traditional Chinese ingredients like osmanthus flower and aged Shaoxing wine. The 'Prosperity' cocktail combines Japanese whisky with chrysanthemum tea.

Ho Hung Kee's Traditional Pairings: Discover the art of pairing wonton noodles with Chinese white spirits (baijiu) or aged pu-erh tea. The restaurant's tea master offers guided tastings for serious enthusiasts.

🌸 2025 Seasonal Highlights

Spring (March-May)

• Yuè: Wild spring vegetables menu featuring foraged fern tips and bamboo shoots from Guangdong province
• Din Tai Fung: Limited spring truffle xiaolongbao (available March-April only)
• Ho Hung Kee: Fresh water chestnut wontons and seasonal fish bone soup

Summer (June-August)

• Cold appetizer festivals featuring innovative jellyfish preparations and chilled soups
• Mango season specialties with desserts featuring Alphonso mangoes from India

Autumn (September-November)

• Hairy crab season - premium Shanghai crabs available at most establishments
• Bird's nest soup preparations using premium cave-harvested nests

Winter (December-February)

• Chinese New Year banquet menus featuring traditional prosperity dishes
• Hot pot and warming soup specialties perfect for Hong Kong's brief winter

Causeway Bay MTR Station (Island Line)

• Exit A: Direct access to Times Square area restaurants (2-minute walk)
• Exit D: SOGO/Hysan Place area for Ho Hung Kee and Din Tai Fung (3-minute walk)
• Exit E: Lee Garden area for Yuè restaurant (4-minute walk)

Pro Tip: Purchase an Octopus Card for seamless MTR travel and restaurant payments. Most fine dining establishments accept Octopus for bills under HK$1,000.

🎁 Exclusive Dining Experiences

Chef's Table Experiences

• Yuè Private Dining: 8-person chef's table with personalized 12-course tasting menu (HK$2,800/person)
• Din Tai Fung Kitchen Tours: Behind-the-scenes dumpling making classes with master chefs (HK$680/person)
• Ho Hung Kee Noodle Workshop: Learn traditional hand-pulled noodle techniques (HK$580/person)

Wine Pairing Events

• Monthly Sommelier Dinners: Curated wine and food pairings with guest sommeliers
• Vintage Collection Tastings: Access to rare wine collections not available for regular service
• Tea Ceremony Experiences: Traditional Chinese tea service paired with Michelin-quality dishes

⚠️ Essential Planning Tips

• Budget Planning: Allow HK$400-1,200 per person for Michelin experiences, excluding wine
• Time Allocation: Reserve 2-3 hours for full Michelin dining experiences
• Special Occasions: Book anniversary or celebration dinners 4-6 weeks in advance
• Dietary Restrictions: Inform restaurants of allergies or dietary needs when booking - most can accommodate with advance notice

Quick Reference Guide

Restaurant	Phone	Advance Booking
Ho Hung Kee	(852) 2577-6028	Walk-in only
Din Tai Fung	(852) 3160-8998	1-2 weeks
Yuè	(852) 2861-1331	3-4 weeks